The Keys to Leaving a Legacy for Your Family

The idea of leaving a legacy for your family is daunting, terrifying, and, without guidance, a never-ending stream of documentation.

Death is one of life’s most unpredictable events, but with tools like PostScript, we want to simplify the process, allowing you to spend more time living and less time stressing.

We understand how complicated end-of-life planning can be, and we want to help you leave a legacy for your family, while also creating a treasure trove of memories for everyone to enjoy long after you’ve passed.

Leaving a Legacy for Your Family

Three key aspects of leaving a legacy for your family are memories, finances, and end-of-life planning.

For memories, these are the stories, pictures, videos, etc., you leave behind after you pass. PostScript allows you to keep all those precious moments and celebrate important milestones such as birthdays, graduations, and anniversaries after passing.

Financial documentation is needed for a smooth transition after you’ve passed, including life insurance, setting up trusts, and creating wills.

And lastly, documenting your final wishes is crucial. Some people purchase burial plots; others wish for their ashes to be spread over the sea. Either way, making this arrangement beforehand allows you to lower the stress level of your loved ones during this difficult time.

Keep the Memories Alive

Recent studies highlight that people “regret not preserving memories of people close to them after they’ve died.” With more and more technology available to society, it’s a shame that more people aren’t taking advantage to preserve their memories for themselves and those they care about.

With PostScript, nothing has to be left unsaid. Record voice, video, or written messages and send them to your loved ones after you pass. The beauty in setting up your PostScript earlier rather than later is that our service lets you capture your life as you live it.

Lastly, our post-death concierge service gives you the unique opportunity to help your loved ones celebrate life’s most important moments even after you’ve passed. Send a personalized note or card for your anniversary, congratulate your children on graduation day, or even send a wacky gift to your best friend.

Even though you may perish, PostScript wants to help keep your spirit and legacy alive.

Setting Up Your Financial Future

As of 2022, only 33% of Americans have a will, yet 35% of adults in the U.S. say they or someone they know experienced family conflicts due to not having a will in place.

Simply put, one of the essential steps in leaving a legacy for your family is ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your passing.

The first thing everyone should do is create a will. A will outlines how your assets are distributed and includes specific instructions for funeral arrangements and guardianship of young children.

Probating a will can take months to years after someone’s death. Creating a will ensures that your wishes are carried out without stressing the people you care about most with lengthy legal formalities.

Consider setting up trusts. Trusts are legal arrangements in which a trustee holds and manages assets on behalf of beneficiaries.

There are various types of trusts, each with its benefits and limitations. For example, a revocable living trust can be changed anytime during the creator’s lifetime, while an irrevocable trust can be modified only under limited circumstances.

End of Life Wishes

In the moments after your passing, the last thing you want to do is add any additional pain and suffering for your loved ones. That’s why you must include your wishes for burial or cremation in your will; otherwise, your grieving family members will have to do it for you.

By making your wishes known, you can relieve your loved ones of the burden of making difficult decisions during grief. Whether you prefer a traditional burial, a cremation, or a more unique send-off, it’s important to communicate your wishes to your family and friends.

Something else you can do during end-of-life planning is put away money for your burial/cremation.

The median funeral cost is nearly $8,000, and if you haven’t saved or put some money away for these expenses, you’ll be asking a lot from your loved ones. Part of leaving a legacy for your family is easing the financial burden on them so they can focus on the best memories of you versus attracting additional stress.

Let PostScript Help You Leave a Legacy

Our PostScript services provide the tools to leave a lasting legacy for your family and loved ones. Whether you’re a musician, a storyteller, or just someone who loves their family, PostScript works for you.